Pictures of Tijuana Surgery Journey

[GoneRogue 23]

so dramatic.... the hospital and staff is fine... serious .....people and their stories... really a janitor shooting up.... to funny.... why was she with him in the janitors closet......love the imaginations.... you get creative points....was that in a movie? lol

[pokeychic 102]

so dramatic.... the hospital and staff is fine... serious .....people and their stories... really a janitor shooting up.... to funny.... why was she with him in the janitors closet......love the imaginations.... you get creative points....was that in a movie? lol

Oh no hunny it's not a movie it's Mexico!!

Lol that's funny when u said u saw naked person my only bad thing I saw and it did scare me was when I went out to walk and say one o the janitors his name was Lalo he has a tattoo on his lower back park of his neck well I saw him giving hisself meds in between his fingers no I didn't say anything cause I was in anther country and was scared to death of him maybe tryi g to hurt me so I kept quite

Yes I did and I didn't go alone I took a friend with me and we both seen it. Scared too was the word for it didnt won't to say anything because u never know what that man Lalo was putting in between his fingers the needles are rather big and it even left the blood on his hand bt it didn't seem to bother him at all. Bt I didn't won't to say anything there the meds are very easy to get especially when the nurses let them back where the meds are and they aren't locked up

[pokeychic 102]

Lol! But you girls are all safe and that's all that matters!!

[atlchick 42]

It's ok, I am back at the hotel. Had a horrible case of thrush that swelled my throat, making it very hard to swallow. So of course I was dehydrated and had low blood sugar.

The swelling in my hands and limbs is still a bit of a mystery, hopefully it goes away on its own. Five days out I am 14 lbs heavier than the day of surgery and have been on all liquids for a week. when it comes off, I bet I drop two sizes!

I was already back in the states when things went downhill, so I couldn't go back to Tijuana. And yes, insurance will cover everything, thankfully.

I have no complaints at all about Dr. Garcia or Dra. Velasco. She was on the phone with my husband throughout the entire ordeal making sure all was well. She is wonderful, truly. Dr. Garcia also kept in touch, messaging me last night to go to a hospital because he realized I might not be drinking enough to stay hydrated.

The hospital might not be fancy, but the doctors give good care. Nurses seemed very caring too -- although I swear none looked older than 14 lol. I felt so old!

All in all, I am happy to be back in my hotel and continue to recover.

Glad to hear you are feeling better!

[atlchick 42]

It's ok, I am back at the hotel. Had a horrible case of thrush that swelled my throat, making it very hard to swallow. So of course I was dehydrated and had low blood sugar.

The swelling in my hands and limbs is still a bit of a mystery, hopefully it goes away on its own. Five days out I am 14 lbs heavier than the day of surgery and have been on all liquids for a week. when it comes off, I bet I drop two sizes!

I was already back in the states when things went downhill, so I couldn't go back to Tijuana. And yes, insurance will cover everything, thankfully.

I have no complaints at all about Dr. Garcia or Dra. Velasco. She was on the phone with my husband throughout the entire ordeal making sure all was well. She is wonderful, truly. Dr. Garcia also kept in touch, messaging me last night to go to a hospital because he realized I might not be drinking enough to stay hydrated.

The hospital might not be fancy, but the doctors give good care. Nurses seemed very caring too -- although I swear none looked older than 14 lol. I felt so old!

All in all, I am happy to be back in my hotel and continue to recover.

Wait, I am confused. Why did you go back to TJ hotel if you were already in the states?

[cindysc 108]

I remember when someone first posted about janitor shooting up pain meds. BUT I thought it was at MI Doctors not florence. The hospitals are dated a bit. I had my surgery at Florence and had no problems. The staff were sanitary and the rooms were too. I would not have a problem going back.

[chickadee73 57]

Wait' date=' I am confused. Why did you go back to TJ hotel if you were already in the states?[/quote']

I am not at a hotel in Tijuana. I am at a hotel in San Diego until I feel up to traveling home. Flying out tomorrow.

[back2barb78 890]

Glad you're ok, chickadee. All the swelling is from the fluids I'm sure you got intra and postop. You'll probably start peeing like crazy over the next few days and be a skinny mini! You don't even look that overweight to begin with but I guess that's relative.

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[atlchick 42]

I am not at a hotel in Tijuana. I am at a hotel in San Diego until I feel up to traveling home. Flying out tomorrow.

Ok, thanks for clarifying. Freaked me out a little if they couldn't handle that at their own hospital. I still am in decision mode so thinking of all the "what if's" is hurting my brain.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

Lol! Oh sweetness that's funny! I still have her!

She lived' date=' thank goodness. But she was scared for her safety when she walked in on that man!!! I will say after seeing that bathroom she should of been scared for a lot more than just that man!! Oh my!![/quote']

That was at Mi Doctor, correct? I remember reading the post about it.

[North_Chicky 29]

Glad you are on the mend Chickadee. I hope the rest of your recovery is easy peasy

I had my surgery at florence. My bathroom was in much better condition. Hopefully they take care of the tile issue in that room soon.

The nursing staff did seem youngish. I never had concerns with the care though. They were very sweet and caring.

[sherry24184 253]

so I had my surgery 8.31.13 Dr Illan and arrived on Friday 8.30.13 around 6pm and was in room 7. Were we there the same time? Sorry to hear about your IV but I have a terrible time in the states b/c I have no veins and they got mine 2nd go around. My room was in good shape so I wasn't disappointed with the hospital. I'll have to post my pics as soon as I figure it out. Omar had us all over Tijuana eating Soups and hubby eating seafood. Would you do it again? I would in a NewYork minute Wish us both much weight loss success!!!! {{hugs}} Sherry from VA

[No game 14,437]

Something tells me she wouldn't..

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[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

Glad you are on the mend Chickadee. I hope the rest of your recovery is easy peasy <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I had my surgery at florence. My bathroom was in much better condition. Hopefully they take care of the tile issue in that room soon.

The nursing staff did seem youngish. I never had concerns with the care though. They were very sweet and caring.

The hospital may be a teaching hospital which would explain for the young-ish staff. I believe Almater is a teaching hospital as well.

[BellaItaliana 57]

The hospital may be a teaching hospital which would explain for the young-ish staff. I believe Almater is a teaching hospital as well.

That is true, some of the nurses at Almater were definitely young, but the one who put my IV in was an older lady with lots of experience. I have tiny veins, and she had a young nurse behind her observing... but the older nurse did the IV and got in on the first try.

And we both know that the bathrooms at Almater don't look like that. lol